A summer camp in engineering physics for incoming freshman to improve retention and student success
Summer camps have proven to be a valuable tool to attract and recruit students interested in pursuing a career in the STEM. They have been also used to spark their curiosity in areas like mathematics. However, the camps do not address issues that happen after the students have been admitted at the university. It is well known that many students are shocked when they transition from high-school to college. Many of them do not know how to handle their academic freedom; they start without any friends, and they do not know the campus and the resources available. By realizing this situation a 1-week resident summer camp for incoming freshman has
Summer camps have proven to be a valuable tool to attract and recruit students interested in pursuing a career in the STEM. They have been also used to spark their curiosity in areas like mathematics. However, the camps do not address issues that happen after the students have been admitted at the university. It is well known that many students are shocked when they transition from high-school to college. Many of them do not know how to handle their academic freedom; they start without any friends, and they do not know the campus and the resources available. By realizing this situation a 1-week resident summer camp for incoming freshman has